Forecast

Your horoscope

By Jacqueline Bigar| on May 1, 2014

HAPPY BIRTHDAY: This year you draw in a lot of opportunities. Your normal circle of friends and advisers seem to give you less positive feedback than they have in the past. Take some time for yourself, and incorporate some kind of centering activity into your life. If you are single, be careful, as you could attract someone who is emotionally unavailable. If you are attached, the two of you benefit from frequent weekends away as a couple. By summertime, you will act as if Cupid's arrow has hit you once more.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) • ★★★★ You might feel overwhelmed by what you think you have to get done. You could work yourself into a tizzy if you are not careful. Do not sit on negativity for too long. Reach out to a friend who offers a different perspective. Tonight: Enjoy some time with your pals.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) • ★★★ A loved one or dear friend could push you too far. This person has a history of giving you the cold shoulder and developing an attitude when you least can handle it. You could be overwhelmed, and your vulnerability might be high. Tonight: Vanish while you can.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) • ★★★★ You are a force to be dealt with, especially when facing a problem. You could feel overworked. You might want to push someone away who is negative. A friend who really cares about you will let you know that he or she supports you. Tonight: TGIF! Get the gang together.

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CANCER (June 21-July 22) •★★★★ Let go, and understand what is happening around you. You could be disappointed by a loved one's response. Do not make a fuss over this issue. Know that an older friend or relative really admires the way you handle situations. Tonight: Hook up with a special person.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) •★★★★★ Others like to be with you, but you might not have enough time to accomplish what you want. Retreat in order to get done what you must, and leave some free time for your friends. A call from a loved one at a distance will cheer you up. Tonight: Where the crowds are.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) •★★★★ Take a stand that is long overdue. You might want to look at a personal matter in a new way. Others might see you as cold or remote. Make an effort later in the day toward a friend or loved one. Once you do, the caring will flow once more. Tonight: Out till the wee hours.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) • ★★★★ Take an overview of what is going on in front of you. You can't underestimate the importance of a financial matter. You need to have a conversation with a key person who can give you some important information. Tonight: Make a call.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) • ★★ Others see you as closed-off. Ask yourself why this impression of you exists. You might be in the habit of being overserious and not even realize it. A friend will try to help you loosen up, but first you need to clear the air. Tonight: Enjoy a close conversation with a loved one.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) • ★★★★ Allow others to run the show for now. You might want to take some time off to enjoy yourself. You could see the caring emerge once more in an old relationship. Sometimes you are too tired and withdrawn for your own good. Tonight: Out on the town.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) •★★★ You tend to pick up where others have slacked off. You might not be as sure of yourself as you normally are. Indulge a roommate or loved one later in the day, when you have more time. Make it OK to postpone plans for now. Tonight: Do what is best for you.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) • ★★★★★ Holding you back on a Friday might seem close to impossible, yet a statement by a superior could stop you in your tracks. You understand your priorities and decisions. Make calls, and follow through on what is important to you. Tonight: Go to a favorite spot.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) •★★★★ Consider your priorities and what works for you. Family and your home life continue to be instrumental to your well-being. Do not minimize a needed expenditure. It is important to indulge yourself a little more than you have in the recent past. Tonight: At home.